Hernandez v. Geo Group, Inc./Specialty Risk Services

In this workers’ compensation appeal, Claimant challenges an order of the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) which denies permanent total disability (PTD) benefits for a period preceding maximum medical improvement (MMI). For reasons explained below, we modify the order on appeal, and affirm the denial of PTD for the period preceding the date of MMI.

On December 2, 2007, Claimant suffered a compensable traumatic brain injury which affects his balance, reasoning, *1125memory, and cognitive functioning. Claimant filed a claim for PTD before being placed at MMI by all of his treating physicians, and…